Uganda Raises Key Interest Rate to 12% as Shilling Faces Pressure
Uganda’s central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate from 9.75% to 12% in an emergency decision aimed at stabilising the shilling. The move follows a roughly…
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Uganda Deploys 50 Extra Officers After Deadly Mubende Attacks
Uganda has deployed 50 additional security officers to Mubende after deadly attacks in Kitenga Sub-c…
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Tanzania Nears $42 Billion LNG Deal in Major Energy Development
Tanzania is nearing completion of a US$42 billion LNG project agreement involving major internationa…
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Government Sanctions Former South West Leader and Nine Others
Somalia has imposed financial sanctions on former South West State President Laftagareen and nine ot…
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Uganda Deploys 50 Extra Officers After Deadly Mubende Attacks
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Government Sanctions Former South West Leader and Nine Others
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Musanze Market Fire Causes Estimated Rwf30 Billion in Losses
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Malawi ACB Blocks K3 Billion ADMARC Contract Amid Procurement Probe
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Madagascar Orders Emergency Power Generators as Energy Crisis Deepens
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Madagascar to Receive French Surveillance Drones as Maritime Security Efforts Expand
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Ethiopia Tigray Conflict Escalates as Regional War Fears Grow
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Kenya Intensifies Ebola Response After First Confirmed Imported Case
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